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  • Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    Blogs: Fall and Wintertime Skincare: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...
    • October 27, 2025
  • Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    Blogs: Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases.   A colorful diet equals a ...
    • October 27, 2025
  • Información sobre la cobertura PPO

    Tu Cobertura: Información sobre la cobertura PPO

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Puede ser complicado entender todas las opciones que ofrecen los seguros médicos, especialmente saber qué cobertura médica es la más adecuada para tus necesidades y presupuesto. Muchos estadounidenses obtienen un seguro m&...
    • October 24, 2025
  • What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

    Blogs: What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You now have more choices than ever when it comes to health insurance plans. Whether you buy directly from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compa...
    • October 24, 2025
  • Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

    Blogs: Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns. We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
    • October 23, 2025
  • Health Insurance Options for Illinois College Students

    Blogs: Health Insurance Options for Illinois College Students

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The semester is well underway, and college students are hitting the books to prepare for tests, papers and extra credit. If you're one of them, there is one thing you may not have thought to prepare for — what to do if you get sick. Even if you...
    • October 21, 2025
  • Aclaremos el tema del examen para prevenir el cáncer de pulmón

    Tu Salud: Aclaremos el tema del examen para prevenir el cáncer de pulmón

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cada cigarrillo que fumas reduce tu esperanza de vida en 11 minutos. Cuando dejas de fumar, te das más tiempo para hacer las cosas que te gustan con las personas que amas y reduces el riesgo de padecer cáncer de pulmón, la princi...
    • October 16, 2025
  • What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

    Blogs: What Happens When Your Doctor Recommends Physical Therapy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is a type of care aimed at helping your body function and move better. It is also used to help relieve pain. It may be prescribed following an injury, after surgery or to help manage a chronic condition. Usu...
    • October 14, 2025
  • Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Sugars

    Blogs: Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Sugars

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Sugar is in fruits and vegetables and other foods that are part of a healthy diet, like dairy and grains. But there are also sneaky added sugars in many foods, including some you wouldn’t expect. It’s that added sugar you’...
    • October 13, 2025
  • Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    Blogs: Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body. ...
    • October 13, 2025
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    La soledad en los adolescentes está en aumento: conozca cómo ayudarlos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 27, 2022
    Los adolescentes suelen estar ocupados con la escuela, las actividades y los amigos. Pero también pueden sentirse solos y necesitar apoyo y ayuda para encontrar formas saludables de afrontarlo. La soledad puede afectar a los adolescentes y a p.....
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    Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 25, 2022
    We all know healthy eating habits are vital for good health. Yet many of us still eat too much that isn’t good for us and too little of what is good for us. If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diab....
    • 16113 Views
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    Opciones seguras para controlar el dolor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 20, 2022
    Existen muchas maneras de tratar el dolor para poder disfrutar de una mejor calidad de vida. Conocer las opciones te puede ayudar a mantenerte seguro mientras haces lo que más te importa. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de E...
    • 2210 Views
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    Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 1, 2022
    If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
    • 6668 Views
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    Don’t Brush Off Signs that Something Isn’t Right

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 1, 2022
    Knowing your body can save your life. That means paying attention if you see or feel changes in your body. It means noticing and following up on worrisome symptoms, especially if they don’t go away. And it means seeking help when you need it. D....
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    Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 28, 2022
    Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough...
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    ¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 28, 2022
    Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez ...
    • 2371 Views
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    Protege al mundo de la enfermedad crónica renal

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 15, 2022
    Tus riñones son poderosas fábricas químicas que realizan muchas funciones importantes. Ubicados debajo de la cavidad torácica (las costillas), un riñón descansa a cada lado de la co...
    • 3212 Views
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    Conoce tus números para llevar una vida más saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 9, 2022
    Si sufres de colesterol alto, puedes hacer cambios para reducirlo, prevenir problemas del corazón y prolongar tu vida. ¿Cuál es el primer paso? Colaborar con tu médico. Juntos pueden crear y seguir un pla...
    • 4393 Views
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    Es hora para tomar tus medicamentos, ¿o no?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect February 7, 2022
    Si ya llevas algún tiempo tomando medicamentos, podrías ni siquiera fijarte en las indicaciones cuando las surtes. Pero a medida que pasa el tiempo, podrías olvidar indicaciones importantes. Por ejemplo, la hora en que los ...
    • 2186 Views
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    Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2022
    Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. I...
    • 30716 Views
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    Mantén tu corazón y tu cerebro en forma: Come más fibra

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 14, 2022
    No es un secreto que la fibra es la clave para mantenerte regular para ir al baño. Pero este es solo uno de los beneficios de la comida que recibió el título de “tener la mayor probabilidad de causarle una risa disimulada a un jovencito de escuela
    • 3810 Views
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    Una simple prueba podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2022
    Se sabe que entre las cosas que hacemos por la salud, la prueba anual para el bienestar de la mujer no es la más agradable de ninguna. Muchas se mantienen con una firme indecisión, por un lado, posponiendo la prueba y, por otro, sabien...
    • 3192 Views
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    Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2022
    Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — i...
    • 37213 Views
  • Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

    Help is Available for Those Struggling with Mental Health: A Message from the Chief Medical Officer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 17, 2021
    Many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual. Some may have trouble with appetite, sleep, concentration or other aspects of their lives. Some may drink, use drugs or turn to other unhealthy coping strategies. Please know that help...
    • 6520 Views
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